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At a Glance
Flickr
Flickr
Star Rating
(331)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SmugMug
SmugMug
Star Rating
(39)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$45.00 1 Subscription Per Month
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Flickr vs SmugMug

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Flickr easier to use and set up. However, SmugMug is easier to administer. Reviewers agreed that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Flickr meets the needs of their business better than SmugMug.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Flickr is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Flickr over SmugMug.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Flickr
No pricing available
SmugMug
SmugMug Pro plan
$45.00
1 Subscription Per Month
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Free Trial
Flickr
No trial information available
SmugMug
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
301
8.2
37
Ease of Use
8.7
308
8.6
37
Ease of Setup
8.9
29
8.1
15
Ease of Admin
8.5
24
8.8
11
Quality of Support
8.3
212
8.0
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
20
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
307
5.9
34
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Flickr
Flickr
SmugMug
SmugMug
Flickr and SmugMug are categorized as Photo Management
Unique Categories
Flickr
Flickr is categorized as Stock Photos
SmugMug
SmugMug has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Flickr
Flickr
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.6%
SmugMug
SmugMug
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
59.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Flickr
Flickr
Photography
10.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Computer Software
7.3%
Higher Education
5.8%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Other
62.2%
SmugMug
SmugMug
Photography
23.1%
Higher Education
10.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Events Services
7.7%
Other
43.6%
Alternatives
Flickr
Flickr Alternatives
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
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Unsplash
Unsplash
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Imgur
Imgur
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Adobe Bridge
Bridge
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SmugMug
SmugMug Alternatives
ShootProof
ShootProof
Add ShootProof
500px
500px
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Photobucket
Photobucket
Add Photobucket
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Add Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Discussions
Flickr
Flickr Discussions
Can I retrieve my photo albums at any Price?
1 Comment
WA
Flickr offers both free and paid subscription plans. With a free account, you can store up to 1,000 photos, and your photos are accessible online and can be...Read more
What is Flickr used for?
1 Comment
Chele L.
CL
All types of photos stock, family, adult, virtual photography,artRead more
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Flickr has no more discussions with answers
SmugMug
SmugMug Discussions
What labs does SmugMug use?
1 Comment
Official Response from SmugMug
We partner with some of the best labs in the world--Bay Photo, WHCC, and Loxley Colour. Check out our products page to learn more about the prints and gift...Read more
Which is Better Flickr or SmugMug?
1 Comment
Official Response from SmugMug
We believe that both are excellent services and platforms--just for different reasons. If you're looking for an incredibly safe, inclusive, and engaging...Read more
What is SmugMug used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from SmugMug
SmugMug is the do-it-all platform for photographers who need to manage their entire catalog of photos, even RAWs, from anywhere. You can build a better...Read more